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as in to consume
to take in as food
claims that the average person ingests considerably more calories than is necessary or desirable
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as in to swallow
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
ingested the foul-tasting medicine with only the greatest difficulty
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Recent Examples of ingest
Newsweek reached out to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for comment about the dangers of ingesting raw sprouts and rare burgers.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Once ingested, the copepod is digested in the gastrointestinal tract and the larvae emerge and penetrate the lining of the intestines.
—Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
His prosecutors have filed murder charges in nine cases in which a defendant is accused of providing fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid, to someone who died after ingesting the drug.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
When ingested, fish oil can float on top of the stomach contents.
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Once ingested, the copepod is digested in the gastrointestinal tract and the larvae emerge and penetrate the lining of the intestines.
—Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
His prosecutors have filed murder charges in nine cases in which a defendant is accused of providing fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid, to someone who died after ingesting the drug.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
When ingested, fish oil can float on top of the stomach contents.
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingest
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Just remember that staying engaged and aware of the type of ASMR content children consume is key to ensuring a safe and positive experience, stresses Dr. Adusei.—
Holly Garcia,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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By Sunday, the flames had consumed over 28,000 acres across the Baja California peninsula.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Some nicotine from pouches will inevitably be ingested into the stomach when people swallow their saliva.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Bills swallowed $31 million in dead salary-cap space to be out of the Diggs business.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Eating it: Some folks spoon directly into their mouths.—
Ann Maloney,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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New this year to True Nature is a retreat for those with eating disorders and their family members.—
Plain Dealer guest writer,
cleveland.com,
19 July 2017
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Whether sipping it straight, over ice, or using it as an ingredient in cocktails, here are the 13 best mezcals to buy now.—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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Depending on the studio, you may be encouraged to bring water to sip throughout the practice.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Neighbors called the residents of the apartment where Portillo was found dead problem tenants who were known to drink excessively and act rowdy.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Angelle’s go-to drink for this month is an Orange Brûlée.—
Patrice J. Williams,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
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However, his dog Cosmo had other plans and decided to chew the poppers instead, covering himself in blue ink in the process.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Will Berube continue to rely on the 33-year-old to chew heavy minutes?—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Ingest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingest. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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